CANTON, Ohio (AP) -- Marvin Harrison epitomized brilliant moves as he was entered into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday.
Harrison, the record-setting wide receiver for the Colts,was one of the first members of the eight-man class of 2016 inducted into the hall.
Harrison's 143 receptions in 2002 are an NFL record. He retired in 2008 with 1,102 catches, now third behind Jerry Rice and Tony Gonzalez. He had eight consecutive seasons with at least 1,100 yards receiving for Indianapolis, and won a Super Bowl in February 2007. His receptions, 14,608 yards and 128 touchdowns are all Colts franchise records. He topped the 100-catch mark four straight times as Peyton Manning's prime target.
This combo scored 112 @Colts TDs together! #PFHOF16 pic.twitter.com/moYVQb3lAa
— NFL (@NFL) August 7, 2016
He came full circle on Saturday.
"I worked extremely hard to get to this point," said the Colts' first-round draft choice in 1996. "I played my first NFL game right on this very field."
"The @Colts have the best fans in the game."
Marvin Harrison remembers his time in Indy. #PFHOF16 https://t.co/nfYa1eTxfs
— NFL (@NFL) August 6, 2016
Harrison made eight Pro Bowls, was a three-time All-Pro, and missed only 18 games in 13 NFL seasons.
"When he was on the field, Marvin Harrison was one of the greatest receivers the game has ever had." #PFHOF16 https://t.co/daOMmezaLH
— NFL (@NFL) August 7, 2016
"He was this quiet, unassuming guy," Colts owner Jim Irsay in presenting Harrison for induction. "He was a wolf in sheep's clothing. Marvin's greatness is earned as well as natural."
